Rural communities losing out because of Govt inaction – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has hit out at the Government for failing to protect the Post Office network. Over the past five years, the Fine Gael and Labour Government sat on its hands, while services in rural Post Offices were being reduced. After […]
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Residents in Estates in Cavan & Monaghan left in limbo due to abandoned developments – Smyth
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she is concerned at the number of private estates left abandoned in this region by developers. “I have been approached by numerous residents from estates throughout my constituency who have been left high and dry due to abandoned developments. Residents have been left with inadequate […]
Teachers in Cavan and Monaghan being left in an unacceptable position due to delays in Garda Vetting
Delays in Garda Vetting causes chaos for teachers and schools in Cavan and Monaghan Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan Niamh Smyth says teachers are being left in a ridiculous situation, where they’ve returned to school but cannot teach. Deputy Smyth commented, “I have received a large volume of calls, texts, emails and messages […]
Deputy Smyth launches “Into the West” Campaign to help people cut off from Cavan/Monaghan Constituency
Fianna Fáil Deputy Niamh Smyth says she is determined to Reunite County Cavan! Deputy Smyth commented, “I have arranged a campaign day in various towns throughout West Cavan on Monday the 12th of September. I hope members of the community concerned about the Boundary Commission’s decision to disenfranchise thousands of people in West Cavan will […]
Closure of Fish Farms another attack on the economies of rural Ireland – Smyth
Cavan & Monaghan to lose out on National annual Angling chunk of €836million, if fish farms close Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth is outraged by plans by Inland Fisheries Ireland to close Fish Farms, which she says will have detrimental impact for this sector and its members in Cavan and Monaghan, with the loss of […]
Smyth welcomes plan for a pedestrian crossing on Cavan Road in Bailieborough – ‘It’s progress’
Fianna Fáil TD in Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she has received confirmation from Cavan County Council that funding is being sought for a pedestrian crossing for the Cavan road out of Bailieborough. Deputy Smyth commented, “I have pressed Cavan County Council for this much needed pedestrian crossing for years. Following recent discussions with Cavan […]
Fianna Fáil TD congratulates 1700 students in Cavan/Monaghan on Leaving Cert results
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Arts and Heritage Niamh Smyth TD is congratulating the 1,700 students in Cavan and Monaghan who are receiving their Leaving Cert results today. Deputy Smyth commented, “Today is a hugely significant day for the 1,700 students in Cavan and Monaghan and their families. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate […]
Rising waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy unacceptable
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan, Niamh Smyth has reacted to new figures obtained by the party which indicate that the waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy have risen in 2016. The latest figures made available by the HSE show that in Cavan/Monaghan 1061 people were waiting for a first assessment for up to […]
Banks disregard for rural towns is unacceptable – Smyth
Ulster Bank have turned their back on Clones for the last time Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she is disappointed at Ulster Banks lack of regard for rural towns. It follows the removal of the ATM from the town of Clones in recent days. “I am disappointed at Ulster Bank […]
Local authorities face funding risk as motor tax receipts fall – Smyth
2016 motor tax receipts down significantly despite spike in new car sales Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Niamh Smyth has warned that local authorities are at risk of losing significant funding for maintaining roads and infrastructure due to a major decline in motor tax receipts. Fianna Fáil has acquired new figures from the Department of […]